YAMAHA PROGRAMMABLE LINE SELECTOR SELECTEUR DE LIGNE PROGRAMMABLE PROGRAMMIERBAREN LEITUNGSWAHLERS LS 1 OPERATION MANUAL MANUEL DE FONCTIONNEMENT BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG adeladleld [Ea ss] Bes Th —oThank you for purchasing the YAMAHA PLS1 Programmable Line Selec- tor. The PLS1 is one of 4 inpu from other MIDI-compatible equipment. To obtai read this operation manu: thoroughly before use. line selector with 8 selector units, each of which can select, ‘The PLS1 is MIDI compatible, allowing it to be controlled maximum performance from the PLSI, we recommend that you CONTENTS 1, Controls, Connectors and Indicators. 2, Concept of Patching ‘and 2 Connection Example 3. Concept of Memory 4, Utility Mode 8. MIDI Operation. 6. Error Messages 17. Alternative Application of the PLS [ FEATURES ‘© Each of the 8 channels incorporated in the PLS1 allows you to choose one output out of 4 different inputs, making it pos- sible to reproduce complicated patchings. ‘© Up (0 99 patch patterns, from No. 1 (0 99, can be stored in ‘memory. ‘© The patch information can be stored or recalled by simple ‘panel operations. ‘© The stored patch information can be switched by applying MIDI program change signals ‘© Several PESI units can be connected through the MIDI i terface for transfer of the memory contents. ‘© The memory contents can also be stored externally by con- necting MIDI equipment with MDF or MDR features.PRECAUTIONS IN OPERATION © Installation location Do not use this unt in the following locations, or a malfunc- tion coud result. In direct sunlight, e.g. near a window. * Ina place where the temperature is extremely high, e.g. near a heater. Ina place where the humidity is extremely high. Ina dusty place. * Ina place subject to strong vibrations. ‘© Cautions on the power supply Never supply power to this unt from a source other than your local main voltage. + When this unt is not 10 be used for a long period of time, disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. ‘+ When there is danger of lightning, disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. (© Handling and transport Avoid applying a strong force 10 the keys, switches, and input and output jacks. + To prevent wire breakage or short-circuiting, be sure 10 ‘grasp the plug when disconnecting the power cord or other ‘connection cords. © When tis unt isto be transported, remove the power cords and all connection cords beforehand. 's dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, ‘Never use a volatile agent, such as benzine or thinner, to clean the exterior, and avoid spraying aerosols before it. Influence on other electrical equipment As this unit incorporates digital circuitry extensively, noise from it might interfere with a TV or radio near it. In such a case, place this unit sufficiently away from the interfered device Modification of the unit ‘Never attempt to open or modify this unit, as this could cause ‘a malfunction or accident. This unit will be exempt from our warranty once it has been modified. Caution on connections To prevent damage to the equipment connected to this unit, be sure to turn off the power to this unit and its’ connected equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cable. Cautions on MIDI cable + Usea MIDI cable that complies with the MIDI standard. © The maximum specified length of a MIDI cable is 15 meters. Do not use a cable longer than this, otherwise trou- ble may result. -@ POWER switch ‘This switch is used to turn the power to the PLSI ON and ‘OFF. When the POWER switch is OFF, the patching selec- tion is always (0] for every channel. @ Select keys (CHI to CH) ‘These keys are used to select one of the four inputs to be out- put from the corresponding channel. Every time the Key is pressed, the selected input changes as follows. @ GIP, (Down keys ‘These keys are used to store memory, assigri the program No. to be recalled, or to set a parameter on/off or parameter value in the Utility mode @STORE key This Key is used to store the current patching pattern in memory. @RECALL key Normally, this key is used to recall the patching pattern stored under the program No. being displayed. @ UTILITY key Press this key to enter the Utility mode. © Line IN jacks (A to D) These are the signal input terminals for each channel @ Line OUT jack This terminal outputs the signal selected on the panel. @ MIDLIN, OUT, THRU IN: Taputs & MIDI signal OUT: Outputs a MIDI signa. ‘THRU: Directly outputs the MIDI signal input from the IN jack.2. CONCEPT OF PATCHING AND A CONNECTION EXAMPLE ‘The PLSI allows each of the channels to select one of the 4 in- puts. Therefore, always connect the inputs in consideration of this fact. By inter-connecting several channels, it wil be possible to achieve very complicated patchings. Here is an example of a simple connection. Suppose that your signal sources are the DXTII (Digital Synthesizer), the TX802 (FM. Tone Generator) and the RXS (Digital Rhythm Programmer), and that you want to input one of them to the SPX900. You con: rect the three musical instruments to three IN jacks of a chan- nel, and connect its OUT jack to the SPX900. AMP ‘With these connections, pressing the SELECT key on the PLSI panel allows you to select the signals to be input to the SPX900 in sequence, ‘The PLSI is capable of providing various patchings according to user needs. The possibilities are left to your own devices and creativity 3. CONCEPT OF MEMORY ‘The PLS1 can store up to 99 different panel patching condition setups, This is performed as follows. First, store a patching pattern in memory. 1: First, make sure that the unit is not set to the Utility mode, and then operate the keys for panel patching. Bait a patching pattern on the panel, by pressing the SELECT key of each channel to select a signal from the A to D inputs. ‘A dot indicator should be blinking on the bottom right of the display; the dot is the patching editing indicator. 2 ; Using the [2]Up and(=] Down keys, specify the program No. 1 to 99) to be assigned to the stored patching pattern. (The No. on the display blinks at this time. At this time, the pat- cching pattern is not yet stored in memory.) 3 : Press the! key. The patching pattern will be stored under the program No. being displayed. (Ifthe display shows when the [S key is pressed, the memory protect. function is on. In this case, the patching pattern cannot be stored. To cancel this protection, enter the Utility mode and turn memory protect off (P.5).) The blinking No. on the display lights steadily and the dot indicator goes off. ‘Caution: Program No. is dedicated to the recall operation only, and no pattern can be stored under it. ‘The patching pattern is overwritten in memory, and the previous content which was stored under the program No. is cleared. Also in the Utility mode, it will be possible to achieve patching (the dot indicator will light). However, the pat- ching pattern cannot be stored under the program No. Writing panel patching se storage, memory is referred to as Now, recall a patching pattern from memory. TT: Make sure that the unit is not set to the Utility mode. Using the() Up and 7) Down keys, specify the program No. (0 to 99) to be recalled from memory. The No. on the display ‘links. While the No. is bl it has not yet been recalled from memor 2: Press the RECALL] key. The patching pattern ofthe pro- fram No. being displayed is recalled. he propa change hich vomreopond ote progam No isoutut fom SBT OUT. The blanking uplay No” changes toa sendy Mt display. and the do onthe Dotom ight asapeats If os gram No. Oi recalled, the ial status 820) To recall the patching memory by operating MIDI. Refer to “MIDI OPERATION" on page 6.4. UTILITY MODE ‘When the [UTILITY] key is pressed, the set enters the Utility mode. Normal condition }—————+}1. Memory Protect} +2. MIDI Bulk Out; rr Pr CH MIDI Bulk Out 3, MIDI. Echoback | bo Ed) In Utility mode, the LED on the [UTILITY] key lights to indicate itis in use. In this condition, patching patterns cannot be stored or recalled. ‘The parameters are set using the (S) Up and (@) Down keys. For a description on MIDI, refer to "5. MIDI Operation” (p. 6). 1, Memory Protect 4. MIDI Bulk Out p 7 =F oo) manstnengiste eee |__| Init ont aretrnmited ova blk sump The c ion ‘a DN ata can te output by presing thei Up or) ‘ON OFF Down keys while bo is displayed. - -) is disple This fonction allow you to apply remory protection, to prevent during the transmission, When tie ‘erroneous clearing of stored patching patterns. Storage isnot pos- or [RECALL] key is pressed while bal is dis- Sib when Memory Prove is ON fleyel cero fllowing bulk trp equ Bivge cunsalned te MibY 2. MIDI Channel ‘When this unit has received the bulk data nor- ‘mally, 7 and (5H are displayed. ‘Note:’ The signals are not transmitted while the MIDI channel is OFF. cH key: )-Ge i All-memory request ae ‘ Merete oe tis te alimemory dump MIDI channels Selects the receiving/transmitting channel. VL) request. It is the data for requesting the bulk SP lanl oes Sabra al memory amen toater PLS! eae fave smal corned ve OD oO MIDI signal received from ‘Caution: When the all-memory bulk data is reeves Nr veel a poo data aca 2 iis an Shane Sacteweeacs dae pocket as on tana (RECALL key T=] Yimemory request (Before this operation, rel MIDI Echoback Ef) amemory No. in normal mode. The display can = |—I5F] — _ either be blinking or lit steadily.) This operation trans the dump ree fr bees Ne Eb) lan-—ao ear ei oe fet meer Ne eH OFF feeay Norsk) the defor “The echoback function outputs the program change signal receiv- requesting the bulk output of only one memory ed via MIDI IN to MIDI OUT as i to another PLSI this function is set to ON. Note: This unit must be set to the same MIDI channel as the ‘transmitting equipment. Echoback occurs when Caution: ‘When this unit is put in the Utility mode by pressing the [UTILITY key, or when the POWER switch is turned ON, the display could show This warns you that the voltage of the memory backup battery has dropped below 2.5 V. As the memory contents cannot normally be backed up with a low voltage, please consult your musical instrument dealer or nearest YAMAHA service agent. (The memory backup battery will ast for about $ years.)5. MIDI OPERATION (© MIDI channel This i the basis of all MIDI operations, that which anyone who wants to handle MIDI should know. If a MIDI channel is not adjusted properly, no feature is available, even when the equipment is connected. If you are a beginner in MIDI, bbe sure to read this section carefully ‘Assingle MIDI cable allows you to supply many signals (data) for controling several musical instruments (MIDI-compatible equipment). With MIDI, different types of data are allocat- ed to different MIDI channels, from CH! to CHI6. First, connect a MIDI-compatible unit to the PLSI. ox7 MIDLIN, a eam oor BFL] MIDI OUT is connected to MIDI IN with a MIDI cable. This connection allows data to be sent data from the DX7I to the PLSI. ‘The next required operation is the adjustment of the MIDI channel. If, for example, the DXTI is set to transmit data on CH2 while the PLSI is set to receive data on CH6, the LSI cannot respond, even when a program change message is sent from the DX7II. To establish communication, itis necessary that the two connected units use the same MIDI channel, ERROR MESSAGES (When OMNI ON is set, the PLSI can receive information from all MIDI channels.) MIDI program change Among the various types of information that can be transmit- ted via MIDI, the PLSI can receive program change messages. ‘These are instructions to "switch the program No. specified”. For example, when the voice is switched on the DX7II, a pro- ‘gram change message is sent to the PLS1. Upon receipt of this instruction, the PLSI can switch the patching pattern automatically ‘Example: When program change No. | is received Memory No. 1 is recalled. Note: Program change No. 100 or more cannot be received. ‘MIDI bulk out Memory contents can be transferred to another or several PLSI units connected via MIDI. ‘When the unit is connected to the YAMAHA MDFI MIDI Data Filer or other MIDI equipment equipped with the MDR feature, the memory contents can also be saved in external equipment, Refer to “Utility mode” on page 5, EDIE tee “These messages indicate system errors. Consult your musical instrument dealer or nearest YAMAHA service agen. ba | MIDI reception error. or ‘There maybe fa in the tansmiting MIDI equipment or in the MIDI cable. MIDI receive buffer fal {This occurs when tn excessive amount of data is ent atone tine. Pe Se “This indicates reception of a bulk dump message for memory No.0, which is not ac- cepted by the PLSI ‘This indicates that there was an attempt to store in memory No. 0, which is not posible Battery alarm, The battery voltage may be low. oO CE “This indicates a bulk ump check som ero. Qa7. ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION OF THE PLS Although the PLSI is used as an input selector in normal opera tions, it can also be used as an output selector, which outputs the signal input to the OUT jack of each channel to the OUT jack selected by the SELECT key (one of A to D). However, when the PLSI is used as an output controller, be sur lugs ‘rslielding plugs info all Ato D jacks. This necessary because, ue to the hardware design, the input signal will be short-circuited internally if no plug is connected to the IN jack. 8. SPECIFICATIONS PHONE JACK (unbalanced) +248 ‘ourrur (com cu ‘Connector PHONE JACK (unbalanced) MIDI Program change, Bulk dump. ‘Connectors IN/OUT/THRU (3xDIN SP CONNECTOR) 048 =0.775Vrm. conTROLS (CHI to CHB) Internal Program Memory Memory No. Display ‘ADB.GD w/LEDs (itil sectng..AMl ch (When “POWER OFF”... ch ") i199 Memory NO.UP, DOWN, STORE & RECALL 2 DIGITS 7 SEGMENT LED. ‘ality @/LED) POWER REQUIREMENTS "OWER CONSUMPTION DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) WeIGHT Memory Protest On/OfF MIDI CH Select (CHI -16, ‘OMNI, OFF) ‘MIDI Echoback On/Off Bulk out TOV TOW UC “480 09.9%209.5mm (18-778 x32" 8-1/4") 3.8kg (8.4 Ibs) 10V) 50/60 U,FCC CERTIFICATION (USA) ‘This equipment generates and uses radio frequency following measures: energy and if not installed and used property, that is, in Reorient the secsiving antenns. strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver. ‘may cause interference to radio and television reception. it Meve the computer away from the receiver. has been type tested and found to comply with the limits Plug the computer into a aifferent outlet 20 thet com for a Class B computing device in accordance with the puter and receiver are on different branch circuits. specifications in Subpart J of Part 16 of FCC Rules, which If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an {are designed to provide reasonable protection against such experienced radiaftelevision technician for additional sug- interference in a residential instalation. However, there is gestions, The user may find the following booklet prepared ho guarantee that interference will not occur in @ particular by the Federal Communications Commission helpful instalation. If this equipment does cause interference to "How to identity and Resolve RadioTV intertemce ‘ado oF television reception, which can be determined by problem”. This booklet is available from the U.S. Govern- turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged ment Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No, 10 try to correct the interference by one or more of the 004-000.00245-4 ‘This information on safety is provided to comply with U.S.A. laws, but should be observed by users | ‘CANADA THIS APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH THE ‘CLASS 8" LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS SET OUT IN RADIO INTER FERENCE REGULATIONS. ‘CET APPAREIL EST CONFORME AUX NORMES ‘CLASSE B", POUR BRUMTS RADIOELECTRIQUES, TEL QUE SPECIFIER DANS LE REGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOELECTRIQUE, IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ‘Connecting the Plug and Cord WARNING : THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT. The wires inthis mains lead are coloured in accordance with the follawing code: GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE ‘Asthe colours ofthe wires inthe mains lea ofthis apparatus may not correspond withthe coloured ‘markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: “The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected tthe terminal in the plug ‘Which is marked by the leterE or by the safety earth symbole or coloured GREEN or GREEN- AND-YELLOW. ‘The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected tothe te Nor coloured BLACK. 3 whichis marked with the leuer ‘The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.MIDI BULK D. 1, 1-Memory bulk data FO SYSTEM EXCLISIVE 43° YAMAHA ID On n=channel No. 7E Format No. 00 Byte Count OE —_Byte Count (14 bytes) ao” 4D 'M yo 2 of 388 366 300" 3 T 4D 'M 22 Memory No. (1~63H) ” data=00~7FH | data block size : =4 bytes. n (Gee note.) 22 check sum FT Box 2. Allememory bulk data FO SYSTEM EXCLISIVE 43° YAMAHA ID On n=channel No. 7E Format No. 00 Byte Count Memory 1 22 check sum Byte Count Memory 2 22 check sum 00 Byte Count Memory 99 22 check sum E7— Eox Note) From Byte Count to check sum, refer to 1) FORMAT 3. Memory bulk dump request 1) Memory bulk request FO SYSTEM EXCLISIVE 43° YAMAHA ID 2n _n=channel No. 7B Format No. 4c Lt 4D M oo oe aes 366 3070" 3 OP 4D 'M 22 Memory No. (1~63H) FI Box 2) All-memory bulk request FO SYSTEM EXCLISIVE 43 YAMAHA ID 2n n=channel No. 7 Format No. 4c 4D 'M eo moo 38's 368 300" Sil 41 tat pon FT Box 2425 Tolsdive desingsfach memaryualiaibemenon, Inge OTS the PLSI uses 2 bytes as shown below. «moo ojojojololo CH4 CH3 CH2 CHT ‘na by 7 9 ist byte TG qoor | & D001 bits 0 to 6 ae Fl : me Tol-elelolololo (D001) ‘The input terminal for each channel is specified by the values Of the bits as follows. Con) 0 erat 1 OLA 1 iB If the input terminal for CH4 or CHB is set to A ot B, the MSB of D000 or DOO1 above should become “1”, which may be regarded as the status byte by the MIDI. To prevent the confusion, these 2 bytes are transferred in MIDI bulk dump as follows, (ote) PLSI's | Memory @ bytes) D000 oo! 1D000-D001 Mo0o: ‘MoO! (when MSB of D000 is 0) (when MSB of D000 is 1) Mempry Bulk ( bytes) > Mo00 , Mooi => Moo ; moo3 ——> Mooo.moos (D000/2) and 40H ‘= D000 and 7FHYAMAHA [ Programmable Line Selector 1 Date : 4/1, 1988 Model PLS1 MIDI Implementation Chart Version Transmitted Recognized Function Default Changed Default Messages Altered True voice: Note ON Control :Change :Prog 0 0 - 98 Change JE I 0 - 98 Song Pos: Song Sel: Tune I rClock : x Commands: x ocal ON/OFF : x All Notes OFF: x ctive Sense : Reset : x x *1 Each number of program(1-99) corresponds to the number memory (#1-#99). Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO MONOYAMAHA Lumbatto! ‘Bor ondast bytas av servicopersona Explosionstara vid folaktig hantoring, ‘ADVARSEL! LUthiumbatter! Eksplosionstare. Udskitning ma kun foretagos, af en sapkyndg, — og som beskrevet i YAMAHA CORPORATION Sane POBox Hamamatsu, Japan a 0902 @ Printed in Jooan